There is a lot to be excited about this October! Please read to find out more about upcoming events as well as the success of previous events held last month!

Happy Halloween!!

Liberty Chamber Business Expo.

The Liberty Chamber of Commerce hosted an exciting business event at the American Legion Post on Wednesday September 21st. Over 75 Business were represented at the 2016 Chamber Business Expo and local “Taste of the Town”
This event has really grown, and become more popular each year. Chamber business representatives from Liberty and the surrounding area came together to display and share information. This was a time for these businesses to highlight their goods and services.
It gives them an opportunity to let others in the business community get to know them. It provides a venue to meet and greet a variety of business representatives in one place.  
 

Info Meeting

During the business expo the Chamber arranges an informative lunch meeting.  We strive to compact a lot of worth-while information into a short amount of time. This year was no exception. The Chamber President; Debbie Adams welcomed the business community to the luncheon. Don Herndon, a former Chamber board member and president, asked for blessings over our community and the meal. Gwen Daye; Chamber Vice-President introduced our guest speakers; Mayor York of Liberty, gave a community update. Bonnie Renfro informed us of happenings in the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation.  Special guest speaker, Senator Rick Gunn gave us very interesting statistics about the current economic state of North Carolina. While at the American Legion Post, Rick Gunn took this opportunity of the gathering of the Liberty business community, to present the Liberty Veterans Memorial with a check for $25,000.

 

Taste of the Town:

Participating Restaurants: Many thanks to all of the restaurants that participated in the “Taste of the Town.”  They provided us with a variety of great food to enjoy. This was their way of participating in the Business Expo.   Each restaurant contributed a delicious dish for everyone to sample. Plates were full to overflowing. The restaurant’s names were printed on a colorful placemat at each place setting during the luncheon. Please thank these participating Restaurants the next time you are eating with them.  A selection of menus from the participating restaurants was compiled for people to take back to their offices to place future lunch to go orders.

Thanks to:

Art’s Town & Country Store, Basil’s, Beaver Creek BBQ, Capri’s, China House, Food Lion,  Huricane Jane’s, Love In Action Church, Main Street Grill, Maria’s, Mill Stone Creek Orchard, Sammy’s Place, Smokehouse Bistro, Sportsman Supply, 2 Sisters Café, Ya’ll Come Back Café.
 

Ribbon Cutting:

Last month the Chamber did a ribbon cutting for our newest restaurant in town 2 Sisters Cafe. Their business seems to be booming for breakfast, lunch and now for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Business After Hours

Our Business After Hours Events are proving to be a major success for the hosting businesses. We are excited about this latest addition to the Chamber list of events. These events are just another way the Chamber is working to provide our Chamber members with networking opportunities. 
Thank you Liberty Advisors! We had plenty of “Fun in the Fall” at our September Business After Hours Event hosted by Liberty Advisors at their place of business. It was a wonderful fall evening as we had some fun and made a lot of good connections with many business people.
 

The October Business After Hours:

Make Plans to attend the last Business After Hours of the Year. (BAH will resume in January)We have a special BAH / Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening planned in October. The Liberty Laser Tactical Operations will host the October Business After Hours on October 25th. This event will take place at 5835 NC-49, Liberty, NC 27298The BAH will start at 5:15 and the ribbon cutting will start at 6:30.Please join us for Octobers BAH at Liberty Laser Tactical Operations for a Free game of Tactical Laser Tag! Don’t miss the opportunity to welcome this new business to Liberty and the Chamber!.

Christmas is Coming!

The parade is less than 60 days away. Can you believe it?
This year the Liberty Christmas Parade will be on Saturday December 3, 2016. We have parade entry forms available at the Chamber office and Liberty Public Library. Parade Entry fees will be $10.00 again this year. We want to encourage you and your business to make a float this year. Show the community your Christmas Spirit. There are cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  This could potentially be a team building project for your employees.
Christmas Parade Volunteers: The Christmas Parade is a big deal. It is a major production. And we need volunteers to help pull this event off each year. If you, your business or organization would like to participate, please step up. We would love to have you involved. Contact the Chamber (336) 622-4937
*Keep in mind that the Chamber is willing to give letters of recommendation to acknowledge community involvement, volunteer time or community service.

As always we want to thank you for your commitment, investment and involvement in the Liberty Chamber of Commerce.